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TRAINING: I wake up and do a little meditation and yoga just to wake up and get myself ready for the day. After breakfast I'll run and lift. I try to take a nap after lunch. Then we do rope, mitts, drills, bag work, BJJ, every night. Sundays I jog light and then get in the ocean.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was in great shape and wanted to test myself. I saw Chuck KO Tito and said. 'I want to do that!'What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Combat Middleweight Champ, Tachi Palace Fights welterweight champ, David Terrell purple beltDo you have any heroes? Dave Terrell, Nelson MandelaWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I've done in my life has led me to this moment. I'm honored to fight for my team, family, and everyone up in Nor-Cal.What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in stream restoration, lift operation, construction, and odd jobs.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time Gracie Open championSpecific accomplishments in pro competition? Winning the CCFC and TPF belts and defending the 707.Ranks in any martial arts styles: Dave Terrell Purple Belt, Kwon Bup Black beltFavorite grappling technique? Whatever wins the fightFavorite Striking technique? Whatever wins the fight

• Nine wins by submission

• Pro since 2006

• Last three wins by submission

• Holds wins over UFC vets Tim McKenzie and Jon Koppenhaver

• Trained by former UFC middleweight contender David Terrell

• Origin of “Daudi” – “My parents named me Daudi (but put David on the birth certificate for ease of travel) after their best friend in Tanzania, Africa where they lived before I was born. Daudi was an Englishman who moved to Africa, changed his name to Daudi (Swahili for David), took on Tanzanian citizenship, and lived a life of great adventure and loyal service to Africa.”